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Spring Replacement: Installation

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  1. Install the upper mounting rubber (A) on the spring (B) by aligning the upper end (C) of the spring with the ledge portion (D) of the upper mounting rubber.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Mounting Rubber, Spring, Upper End & Spring With Ledge Portion
    G05959130Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the lower mounting rubber (A) on the spring (B) by aligning the lower end (C) of the spring with the ledge portion (D) of the lower mounting rubber.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Mounting Rubber, Spring, Lower End & Spring With Ledge Portion
    G05959131Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the tab (A) of the lower mounting rubber into the groove (B) of the lower spring seat.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the tab of the lower mounting rubber is properly installed into the axle beam (C).
    • Make sure that the spring is installed correctly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Tab, Axle Beam & Groove
      G05959132Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Position a floor jack under the lower spring seat (A) on both sides of the axle beam (B).
    Fig 4: Lower Spring Seat, Axle Beam, Damper & Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05959133Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Slowly raise the jacks until you can align the bolt hole with the holes in the axle beam and the damper (C), then loosely tighten the new damper mounting bolt (D) on both sides.
  6. Raise the rear suspension with the jacks until the vehicle just lifts off of the lift, then tighten the damper mounting bolts to the specified torque.
  7. Install the wheel speed sensor (A) and the wheel speed sensor stay (B) on both sides of the axle beam.
    Fig 5: Wheel Speed Sensor & Stay With Torque Specifications
    G05959134Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
  9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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